How To Fix FK553 - There are no calendars to buffer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 553

• Message text: There are no calendars to buffer

What causes this issue?

A calendar date buffer is unnecessary because there are no calendars.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK553 - There are no calendars to buffer ?

  The SAP error message FK553 ("There are no calendars to buffer") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or document posting in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any calendar data that it can use for processing the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Calendar Data: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have any calendar data available for the specified company code or fiscal year. This can happen if the calendar has not been defined or if it has been deleted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant or the calendar settings in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the calendar data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variant settings.
  Ensure that the calendar is properly defined and assigned to the relevant company code.
  Verify that the calendar is active and has the necessary periods defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Calendar Data:
  
  If the calendar is missing, you may need to create a new calendar or restore the existing one.
  Use transaction code SCAL to maintain the calendar settings.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly configured to use the appropriate fiscal year variant and calendar.
  Check the settings in transaction code OBY6 to ensure that the company code is linked to the correct fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the calendar data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  System Buffer:
  
  Sometimes, the system buffer may need to be refreshed. You can do this by using transaction code SM12 to check for any locks and SM21 to check the system log for any related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants
  SCAL: Maintain Calendar
  OBY6: Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on calendar settings and fiscal year variants.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.